Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 vs ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 and the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 tops out at 525 hp. Engine specs for the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 8 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the ThunderJet Maxim Classic - 25 ft. 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The ThunderJet Luxor OB 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeThunderJet
MakeThunderJet
ModelLuxor OB
ModelMaxim Classic - 25 ft
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise16° Entry: 45°
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail66 in
Width [transom] - Detail35 in
Height [transom]31 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches3
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSides: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.250 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard496 port fuel injected; 375 hp
Impellernot available
ImpellerTurbo
Jet pumpnot available
Jet pumpHamilton 212
Engine maxnot available
Engine max525 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,970 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 / 2,500 lbs